$87+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Sacramento (SFO - SMF)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento (SMF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $182 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $87 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $239 |
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento
Cheapest flights from San Francisco to SacramentoExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from San Francisco to Sacramento within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Tue 3/18
7:00 am-9:55 am
1 stop26h 55m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 3/20
6:00 am-11:46 pm
1 stop17h 46m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Thu 3/13
6:00 am-5:59 pm
1 stop11h 59m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 3/16
7:30 pm-11:45 pm
2 stops28h 15m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Fri 4/4
2:52 pm-3:48 pm
Nonstop0h 56m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 4/6
5:45 am-6:47 am
Nonstop1h 02m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Thu 3/13
6:05 am-3:52 pm
1 stop9h 47m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 3/16
11:15 am-8:33 am
1 stop21h 18m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Tue 4/29
8:30 am-10:00 am
1 stop25h 30m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Thu 5/15
6:29 am-5:04 pm
1 stop10h 35m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Thu 4/3
7:35 am-2:00 pm
1 stop6h 25m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Sun 5/11
7:02 pm-11:56 pm
3 stops28h 54m
San FranciscoSacramento
SFO - SMF
SFOSMF
San Francisco
Thu 3/20
10:50 am-9:10 pm
2 stops10h 20m
Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Sacramento
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Sacramento in February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Sacramento flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Sacramento flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Sacramento
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from San Francisco to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $449). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SMF?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sacramento
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Sacramento. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
The most flights from SFO to SMF are scheduled on a Tuesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).
Rainfall in Sacramento by month
Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in Sacramento by month
Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sacramento. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Sacramento, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Seleste,Dec 2024
FAT - SAN
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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Sacramento
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$158 | Average$256 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |